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Rated 5 out of 5

Based on 49 customer reviews

Lee was a great instructor. I passed my test first time. He always sent me SMS to remember me for lessons and turns up on time. He has enough experience to help a new driver to feel safe and stress-free in the road. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Thank you for everything Lee!

After failing multiple times with a previous instructor and being close to giving up, i chose to give a new instructor a go (Lee) which was the best decision i could’ve done. He helped improve my driving very quickly and allowed me to pass with no minors at all on my first test after learning with him. Couldn’t recommend him enough to anyone. Best instructor out there

I cannot recommend Lee enough, he’s helped me to pass my test first time. His calm and practical teaching style really helped me get to grips with all aspects of driving very quickly. His knowledge and approach made learning to drive fun and engaging.

Without Lee I wouldn't have passed first time. I feel safe and confident on the roads thanks to him. He has a relaxed style of teaching and he has a good sense of humour. His car was always clean, he was on time and polite. Great instructor! Thank you for all your help Lee!

Patient, knowledgeable and all around great teacher! Strikes a balance between letting you drive independently while correcting your mistakes and helping you learn. Passed first time and couldn't say a bad word.

Lee was absolutely brilliant. My daughter really wanted to learn to drive but was incredibly nervous about starting lessons. Lee was so patient with her and very reassuring and, thanks to his support, she quickly gained much more self confidence to the point she really looked forward to her lessons. Lee was always punctual, very easy to contact and flexible. My daughter really liked him and I found him extremely pleasant to deal with too. Both myself and my daughter would highly recommend him, particularly to anyone who is nervous about taking their first steps on the road to driving.

Lee is an absolutely amazing instructor! Very patient, understanding and helpful whilst explaining things very clearly. Lee is also very positive which is always needed and creates a great learning environment. Thanks to him I passed first time!!! Could not thank him enough!

I had some lessons before with another instructor and had learned a few bad habits that took time to correct and I wasn't very confident, so I am really grateful to Lee for helping me become a confident driver and pass my test first time.

Lee was really flexible with timings for lessons which was helpful too. I would definitely recommend him!

Lee is easily one of the best driving instructors in the Leeds area, he understood what I needed from my lessons, and explained things to me effectively and in a way I could easily understand. Lee is very patient, and is quick to spot mistakes made and ensure they are corrected very quickly. Lee has good local knowledge of test routes and you can tell straight away how experienced he is. I managed to pass first time With Lee As a beginner driver. He is a credit to drive Johnson and I would highly recommend!

I passed my test after around 8 months of learning with Lee. He is a great instructor, patient and encouraging and able to pick up on things quickly to avoid bad driving habits. Always on time and helped 3 other people I know to pass too.

Lee is definitely one of the best driving instructors there is. He is very professional and friendly & and never gets impatient or angry when making mistakes. After switching to Lee from a different instructor he helped to build my confidence massively, allowing me to pass first time. I would highly recommend him to anyone that is wanting to start their lessons or is looking for a new well experienced driving instructor.

An amazing instructor, always on time and helped me get my driving perfect no matter how long it took, always flexible with time and was so patient with me and kept reassuring me when I was getting stressed or couldn’t do something, absolute genuine friendly guy, wouldn’t of done it without him,couldn’t recommend him enough!

Thank you Lee for all the knowledge you have taught me. Lee has made my driving journey an enjoyable experience and when I lacked confidence and belief, he picked me straight back up. I wouldn’t be driving without you - you have been kind, patient and extremely professional throughout my journey and I could not recommend anyone else.
Lee’s experience, expertise and knowledge shines through in his teaching methods and his kind nature makes anyone feel comfortable and confident to achieve their goals.

Lee has been absolutely brilliant. His patience was exactly what I needed as an individual, and his ability to break things down analytically either before a new maneuver or after a mistake really helped me pass my test.

Saleem is super professional and was good at keeping me relaxed as he was always calm and collected making my learning super easy and fast.

Lee is an exceptional driving instructor. His calm demeanor and professionalism made every lesson a comfortable experience.
He’s incredibly patient, and his depth of experience shone through as he tailored lessons to help me improve, build confidence on the road, and ultimately achieve my recent pass.
I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor and highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive.

Well what can I say. If you want the best, and I mean THE BEST, then you have to go with Lee as your instructor.

Incredibly knowledgable, clear and understanding, thorough in your learning and just generally a really nice guy.

If you want to learn how to not just pass but be a safe and skilful driver this is your man.

I passed first time and am eternally grateful for the work and effort that Lee put towards my learning!

I've been having lessons with Lee for just over a year now. He is an incredibly patient and friendly instructor, who has the ability to really make you feel comfortable and confident while teaching you!
I would absolutely recommend Lee as an instructor, I have learned an awful lot during our lessons, and he has enabled me to pass the practical test very comfortably.
Thanks a bunch Lee, it was a pleasure!

Lee was the third driving instructor I had and I’m extremely glad I didn’t settle for less. He made learning to drive very easy and stress free, always managed to find time that suited me and was always full of constructive criticism. I passed my test first time thanks to Lee’s teaching!

Lee is an excellent instructor.

Very patient and knowledgeable, knows when to push you and gives really helpful advice. Would absolutely recommend

Lee is an amazing driving instructor, always remaining calm, compassionate and reassuring even throughout high stress driving experiences. He is extremely flexible and allowed me to have lessons at different times each week to suit my schedule and was always punctual. Lee has a wealth of knowledge and was able to explain things clearly and simply, ensuring that I fully understood the concept before moving on and thanks to Lee’s expertise and excellent teaching, I was able to pass my driving test first time!! I would 100% recommend Lee as a driving instructor!

Lee is a fabulous driving instructor. He really helped me understand driving through his in depth knowledge and skills. Lee was very good at understanding the areas of driving I needed to work on and explained these to me in an effective way. This enabled me to become a confident driver. For all my driving lessons, Lee always had a positive and friendly manner.
But most importantly Lee always remained calm and patient always providing a pleasant driving experience.
Thank you so much for all you have taught me, you da BEST driving instructor!!!

Over the moon I just passed my test in Huddersfield, I wasn’t very confident but I was so happy with my instructor as he helped build my confidence back up and pass my test!

Lee is a friendly and professional driving instructor who helped me pass first time. His reassuring and relaxed demeanour allowed me to enjoy my driving lessons whilst developing my skills behind the wheel. His knowledge and experience was apparent and he was always able to answer any questions I had about driving. I would highly recommend Lee to anyone looking to pass their test first time.

Lee is an excellent driving instructor. Flexible, punctual and always attentive in lessons. I had some extreme anxiety around driving after a motorcycle accident prior; Lee used a no nonsense and proactive approach which gave me so much confidence driving I went from anxious to excited for a lesson. Lee can get a little frustrated at times - but this is only when he knows you can do better and instead of being patronising it actually made me want to perform better to impress. The lessons are to such a high standard and the expectation is almost perfection which makes the actual driving test much easier! Thank you

Lee is a great instructor. He is always positive, knowledgeable and calm. Great communicator, always punctual to lessons and always making sure driving and teaching is at best standard. He explains everything really clearly and made me feel really confident when driving and passing my test. I love driving now and I am confident that I am a safe driver. Thank you for amazing lessons!

Lee is a great driving instructor and helped me pass my test first time. He is very good and correcting where you went wrong and telling you how to improve. Without his help I wouldn’t have been able to pass!

Lee is an amazing instructor. He helped and reassured me in times where I doubted myself, his way of teaching was fantastic which enabled me to become confident and ensured that I was test ready in which I passed first time! I definitely recommend.

Lee is a positive and reassuring instructor who will help you to gain the confidence and skills needed behind the wheel.
He's a real asset to the Drive Johnsons team.
P.s he helped me pass first time!

Lee has been a fantastic driving instructor. I originally had lessons when i turned 17 and stoped at the time of pandemic and then I started uni. Having had 3 years away from driving, Lee started me on the basics and allowed me to progress at a great pace. I always felt safe and in the right hands. He used an ipad with lots of diagrams and scenarios to help me understand manoeuvres and situations before and after performing them on the road. I passed first time and couldn’t recommend Lee enough, best driving instructor I have had.

I was told about Saleem from a friend at school and I am delighted to have learnt with him as he helped me to go from no experience to passing my test in just 15 hours.

Passed today on second attempt!

I really don’t believe I could of done this without Lee. He is so patient and knows what to do when and how to push you to get the best. Could not thank him enough for everything he has done and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn to drive!

Lee is the best instructor ever (I should know, I've been through 3!) He's super knowledgeable, professional, thorough, skilled and such a laugh. I passed first time with him, he made sure I was prepared and worked within my busy schedule and time limits. He's very good at explaining things, and would make sure I'd understood. He's also (annoyingly) good at pointing out mistakes and making sure he's gone over them with you in a constructive way. 10/10 would recommend! Thank you Lee! :)

My mum bought me some lessons for my birthday as my cousin passed with this company and I’m so glad I did as they helped me with my theory test and my practical exam. Thank you Lee!

Passed my driving test 1st time, 4 minors after 30 hours. Colin is an amazing driving instructor, highly recommend.

Lee is the best instructor I’ve had and a great person. His incredible knowledge and experience had massively improved my driving skills and confidence. He’s a friendly and calm person who always answered any questions and gave the best tips that I will use for years to come.

Lee helped me to pass my driving test confidently. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to pass there test and become a brilliant driver!

PDI Training - Parts 2&3. I cannot thank Lee enough for all his help and support throughout my training. Lee provided specific and invaluable feedback that helped me grow as a trainee and gain confidence in my abilities. Lee gave me the skills and encouragement to believe in myself which enabled me to gain a first time pass on parts 2&3!

Very good driving instructor, I passed first time with Saleem. Helpful that Saleem spoke my first language of Urdu. Thank you Saleem.

Lee is a very patient and calm instructor, and really put me at ease behind the wheel. He was able to explain everything necessary to pass clearly and in simple terms. Overall I had really great experience, and managed to pass first time with 2 months of lessons with him (and some prior experience) :)

Lee is everything you want in a driving instructor; friendly, professional, punctual and an absolute expert in his field. I started off learning with a highly recommended driving instructor but switched to Lee after my old instructor cancelled a few lessons. It was the best decision that I ever made as my old instructor paled in comparison to Lee. Lee's experience and know-how were evident from lesson one and I cannot recommend him highly enough.

I passed with Lee after roughly 9 months of learning with no prior knowledge, amazing instructor with a lot of patience and makes you feel comfortable with driving. Also helped another 4 people I know pass

Thank you Saleem, thanks to you I passed my driving test first time with no minors.

Lee is a great instructor. Very patient and understanding. Knows when to push you out of your comfort zone and always comes to the lesson prepared and with a plan. Would recommend

I've been learning for only 9 months and Lee guided me to pass my test first time. Super friendly guy, with a lot of experience and knowledge under his belt. His teaching style is very calm, he has great tips and techniques and was always understanding and helpful when I made mistakes. Thanks again Lee! :)

Jaspal is a great teacher and I would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn to drive. He is extremely knowledgable, friendly and patient. Thank you Jaspal.

Literally the perfect driving instructor. Turns up exactly on time, never cancelled a lesson and one of the kindest and friendly people I've ever met. Never once got angry or annoyed. Lee's expertise and experience was obvious during the test as the route covered was almost identical to the ones covered during lessons. And if you want to practice anything, he knows exactly where to go. I couldn't recommend Lee enough, there is literally no downside to learning to drive with Lee and he single handedly helped me pass first time.

Lee has been an amazing driving instructor! He has been very patient and hardworking helping me to become a more confident driver. This allowed me to pass my driving test on my first try. He is friendly and approachable making driving lessons less stressful and more enjoyable. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn to drive and pass first time.

I have had lessons on and off for a few years now, I then fell pregnant and definitely needed to drive before my baby came so I called drive Johnsons and they paired me with Lee who I passed my test with after 38 hours.

I went through quite a few instructors before meeting Lee and he really is the best. He is extremely good at his job- with clear instructions, tons of patience and constant good advice. He is also very professional- his car is always spotless, he is always on time and he is really personable too. His teaching is not only the reason I passed my test first time, but will be the reason I go on driving as safely as possible. 100% recommend.

Our first time pass rate in Horsforth Show more
Our 1st time pass rate in your area 92.6% Over the last 12 months
Nearest test centre to Horsforth Show more

Nearest test centres to Horsforth

Check out the average local pass rates for your nearest test centre below.
Our first time pass rate is much higher than the averages below.


DVSA Horsforth Driving Test Centre

Room 013 Woodside House, 261 Low Lane, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5NY

1st time pass rates

2023-2024 50.3%
2022-2023 49.8%
2021-2022 48.9%

DVSA Bradford (Thornbury) Driving Test Centre

The Courtyard, Midpoint, Thornbury, Bradford BD3 7AY

1st time pass rates

2023-2024 51.4%
2022-2023 50.3%
2021-2022 50.4%

DVSA Leeds Driving Test Centre

Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds LS9 6NF

1st time pass rates

2023-2024 48.4%
2022-2023 43.6%
2021-2022 38.6%
Instructor tip of the month Show more

Test tip of the month for Horsforth

Did you know you can touch the gear lever if you are unsure of what gear you are in? Some cars will tell you what gear you are in, and others don't. If in doubt, briefly touch the gear lever and based on its position, you should be able to identify what gear you are in without looking down.

Colin Marshall - driving instructor in Horsforth

Useful driving test tip for Horsforth Show more

Useful driving test tip for Horsforth

Taking a mock test leading up to your driving test is a great way to practice the pressure and get a rough idea of how ready you are for your test. If you are getting 102 serious faults two weeks before your test, consider having a few extra hours. If you can't pass the mock test, how will you pass on the day of the actual test?

Anthony Johnson Avatar Anthony Johnson - Grade A, 51/51 ORDIT registered

Frequently asked questions...

Where can I take my driving test?

Horsforth seems to be the preferred test centre choice for learners taking their lessons in LS postcodes. You also have two test centres in Bradford (Thornbury, which is closer, and Heaton) and one in Leeds that are within 35 minutes drive away. Your driveJohnson's driving instructor in Horsforth will know all the popular test routes for these test centres and will be able to advise which one you might wish to book at based on the challenges faced at that particular test centre.

I live in Horsforth but work in Leeds. Could I be picked up for my driving lesson from home and dropped off at work after?

Yes, we would be happy to arrange this for you. Our driving instructors in Horsforth are very accommodating and happy to arrange their driving lessons around what works for their pupils. They can also be flexible with pick-up and drop-off locations, so if it is easiest for you to be collected in Horsforth and dropped off in Leeds, they will arrange their lessons to make this possible.

Just give our friendly Bookings and Enquiries Team a call on 0330 124 4877 to let us know your requirements and we will organise this for you.

I'm completely new to driving and really nervous for my first driving lesson. Any advice?

Our best advice would be to rest in the knowledge that we have you covered and it's completely normal to feel nervous before your first driving lesson. Many of our learners come to us feeling anxious, either due to first lesson nerves or a bad experience from another driving school, and we will do all we can to ensure you feel comfortable quickly.

You will be in expert hands with our driveJohnson's instructors. They have years of experience and have taught people of many different abilities to learn to drive. They are used to teaching learners who feel nervous and will work hard to put you at ease and grow your confidence behind the wheel.

During your first lessons you will be taken on some of the quieter roads in Horsforth to get you used to driving and familiar with the car. Then, once you have mastered the basics and feel ready, your instructor will start taking you further afield, tailoring a lesson plan to your needs so that by your test you feel fully prepared. Know that you will progress at a pace that you are happy with and that works the best for you.

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driveJohnson's Horsforth, Church Avenue, Horsforth, LS18 5LD
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